All Greggs articles – Page 2
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NewsGreggs plans 140-160 new shops in 2024
The bakery brand reported a strong 2023, growing sales by 20% to reach £1.8bn, and more favourable Christmas trading than recent years
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Analysis & InsightGreggs reaches 500th franchise store
The food-to-go retailer opened 71 franchised units in 2023, and continues to target convenient locations such as motorway services areas and petrol filling stations
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NewsGreggs to open first ever ‘fine-dining’ bistro
The ”all-day dining destination” will serve a limited-edition breakfast, brunch and lunch menus from a Parisian-inspired designed space in Newcastle’s Fenwicks department store.
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Analysis & InsightFestive food-to-go menu innovation
Christmas menus from Pret, Starbucks, Leon, Greggs, KFC and Subway lean on simple, traditional seasonal dishes - levelled up with premium and indulgent ingredients
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NewsGreggs opens first standalone café in Sainsburys supermarket
The retail partnership forms part of the food-to-go brand’s expansion plans, targeting supermarkets alongside other locations
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NewsGreggs: ‘We continue to grow our market share’
The bakery chain will continue to target “convenient locations” across the UK, and is rolling out a new partnership with Uber Eats “at pace”, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs continues robust trading
The retailer’s Q3 update saw like-for-like sales rise 14.2% for company-managed shops, with evening trade, the app, and the loyalty programme all bolstering sales
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Analysis & InsightFrom luxury brands to sausage rolls: Six growth stocks to watch
Gareth Roberts, of Gifford’s Managed Fund, explains why Greggs remains great value for money at a tough time for its consumers
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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InterviewsHow the cult of Greggs took over Britain
The bakery chain is making more dough than ever as it appeals to tradesmen and the moneyed classes alike. Is expansion overseas next, The Sunday Times asks its chief executive
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InterviewsGreggs to expand further into airports and supermarkets
The retailer is looking to leverage its growing evening trade, while also looking into opportunities to go international further down the line, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsGreggs keeps up strong momentum
The bakery brand reported first half revenues up 21.5% to £844m and company like-for-like sales up 16% as it seeks to become a “significantly larger, multi-channel business”
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InterviewsGreggs to open cafés in Sainsbury’s supermarkets
Greggs is to open standalone cafés in Sainsbury’s stores for the first time as it ramps up its store rollout, property director Tony Rowson tells The Grocer
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NewsFood and fashion collabs offer untapped potential
Off the back of clothing ranges from Five Guys, Shake Shack, Wingstop and Greggs, MCA explores how restaurant and fashion tie-ups could be a smart lever to pull for businesses looking to boost brand visibility
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Flat Iron, Greggs, San Carlo Group and more
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NewsGreggs takes on home of the pasty with expansion into Cornwall
‘Pasty wars’ heats up as bakery chain plans expansion into South West, the Telegraph reports
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NewsGreggs partners with Sainsbury’s on concession
The two retailers will share space on the forecourt at Sainsbury’s petrol station in Biggleswade, with further openings planned across the UK this year
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Analysis & InsightFood to go: What’s inspiring spring/summer NPD
MCA explores the trends influencing the new spring/summer launches from the UK’s leading food to go brands and how they stack up against competition from the grocery retailers.
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NewsFrom Greggs to McDonald’s: five bulletproof businesses defying the downturn
Pandemic? Cost of living crisis? Some firms keep pulling in the punters, The Sunday Times’ Laith Al-Khalaf writes
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NewsGreggs announces board changes
Following its AGM, Nigel Mills and Mohamed Elsarky have been appointed as non-executive directors